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    Experts Call for Increased Vigilance Against Cyberattacks Amidst Rise of AI and an Interconnected World

    As Cybersecurity Awareness Month approaches, experts are issuing warnings about the growing threat of cyberattacks, heightened by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the increasingly interconnected global digital ecosystem. Industry leaders are urging businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity measures in response to an expanding attack surface brought on by advanced technology integrations.

    Cyber Resilience in an Interconnected World

    Rajarshi Bhattacharyya, Chairman and Managing Director of ProcessIT Global, highlights the dual-edged nature of digital transformation. “In today’s interconnected world, shaped by digital transformation and rapid technological advancements, organizations gain from real-time communication, increased operational efficiency, better decision-making, and enhanced user experiences. The convergence of cloud computing, IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence has enabled businesses to operate at unprecedented speeds and scales. However, this growing interconnection of devices, systems, and networks, while offering vast opportunities, has unfortunately expanded the attack surface, intensifying cybersecurity risks. To address this challenge, organizations must adopt a proactive, adaptive, and holistic cybersecurity approach to safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive data,” he says.

    Bhattacharyya adds: “Implementing a zero-trust model and embracing a DevSecOps culture are essential steps. By integrating AI and machine learning—such as AIOps (AI for IT Operations)—organizations can benefit from automated real-time threat detection, improved incident response, and reduced false positives. These technologies empower organizations to shift from a reactive to a proactive defense strategy, ensuring greater protection of digital assets. In this interconnected world, where the consequences of a single breach can spread across entire ecosystems, a resilient cybersecurity posture isn’t just about protection—it’s about anticipating, adapting, and evolving to meet the challenges of an ever-changing digital landscape.”

    Human and AI Collaboration for Enhanced Cybersecurity

    Akash Srivastava, Senior Vice President and Practice Head of Data Analytics & AI at Inspira Enterprise, echoes these concerns, pointing to the rising wave of AI-powered cyberattacks. “This year, security professionals across industries have witnessed a substantial rise in cyberattacks, with a large portion orchestrated by bad actors exploiting AI technology. The worrying trend is that AI not only empowers cybercriminals—enabling even those with limited technical expertise to execute highly sophisticated attacks—but it also exposes the inadequacies of traditional security frameworks. In the face of AI-powered threats, conventional defense mechanisms simply cannot keep up,” he says.

    Srivastava stresses that while AI is being exploited by malicious actors, it is also the key to enhancing cybersecurity efforts: ”However, the very technology being used against us can be harnessed to enhance our defenses. AI-powered security solutions are a game-changer. They enable cybersecurity teams to rapidly analyze vast volumes of data, detect complex patterns, and make informed decisions with unprecedented speed and accuracy. These systems can respond to incidents in real-time, providing quicker containment of threats and reducing the potential for damage. Beyond reactive measures, AI can also shift the paradigm towards more proactive defense. By predicting attack vectors through behavioral analysis and historical data, AI allows security teams to anticipate and neutralize threats before they materialize.

    He further accentuates: “In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a force multiplier for human capabilities. When combined with human intelligence and strategic oversight, AI has the potential to redefine how we defend against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. The future of cybersecurity lies in this symbiotic relationship between human expertise and AI.”

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